It pays to publicize
May 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Philippine embassy in Washington D.C., through the Assistance to Nationals (ATN) office headed by Sofronio R. Cortel, has assured Filipinos in the United States that it’s always ready, in partnership with the Filipino American community and NGOs, to assist Filipinos in distress. Read more
Mabuhay ang Papa!
April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We join the nation in extending our “Mabuhay” (Long Live) greetings to Pope Benedict XVI when he arrives in Washington D.C. on April 15 for a 4-day visit.
This is a historic occasion for Filipino American Catholics in the area. It will the first time that they will be participating as a distinct group in welcoming the Pope to the nation’s capital, his first visit to the United States since his elevation to the papacy in the Vatican three years ago. In previous visits by other Popes to DC, the Filipino American Catholic groups in the area were hardly visible. They remained in the background because they were hardly a cohesive group. Read more
Filams are waking up
February 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Good news, There is excitement in the air. Filipino Americans are now waking up from their long political stupor. Many are coming out of their shell, unafraid to express their political leanings or their preference for certain candidates. They are now intently analyzing the qualifications of the presidential candidates from both parties. Read more
Unsure assurance
February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Its good to know that Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) officials have assured Filipino teachers whose contracts have expired that they will be rehired to teach in other schools in the city. Its also reassuring that Philippine embassy officials have finally woke up to the need to closely monitor the status of teachers in that city. Read more
Political clout
January 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
*****As the election fever heats up, more and more Filipino Americans are becoming actively involved in the political process. Eligible voters have started to analyze the pros and cons of the presidential contenders in both the Republican and Democratic parties. Read more
Human trafficking
January 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
While the United States, the United Nations and other international agencies have been working hard to stop human Read more
Simbang Gabi
December 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Christmas is fast approaching and Filipinos in the Washington metropolitan area are preparing to welcome the birth of Christ, Philippine style.
The community in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. have recently added more Read more
An eye-opener
December 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
This is an eye-opener for all of us, says Mencie Hairston, an active Filipino American community leader, at the recent necrological services for Irene Apao, a Filipino teacher who committed suicide in Baltimore early this month. Read more
Something to Crow About
November 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Manila Mail today marks another milestone. Its observing its 17th year of publication, proud of its accomplishments and prouder still that it has erased the myth that Washington D.C. is the graveyard of Filipino American publications. Read more
Don’t squander our gains
November 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A month after ABC apologized and took steps to atone for the slur on Filipino doctors, some sectors in the United States still want to take more drastic steps. They want to continue with the demonstrations and plan to file a $500-million class action suit against ABC. Read more
The rule of law
October 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Ousted President Estradas conviction for plunder last month was a landmark event in contemporary Philippine political history. Read more
After Erap, who?
October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Filipinos have generally accepted the Sandiganbayans conviction of ousted President Joseph Erap Estrada for plunder. Read more
